Sirish:

Here are my answers:

1. Is Doc Rivers outcoaching great Phil Jackson ? No, but Doc has the best assistant coach, a defensive genius (Tim Thibedou), who used to be in Houston with Van Gundy....

2. Can Kobe rise to the occasion like Jordan did and be a clutch player ? Yes, he better...

3. Why did Lakers cancel practice on Friday ? What will the psychological effect on players ? No...mental rest..to forget the choke job of the century....

4. Should Phil Jackson have asked Tafoya, "What do you think ?" It seems to me Phil is flirting with Tafoya...

5. Will Pierce guard Kobe again ? Yes, if he is not in foul trouble

6. Garnett, Garnett, Garnett ??? 15-10 tonite...We need Gasol to exceed Garnett's points/rebounds to beat the Celts